A faithful and devout enslaved man originally owned by Mr. Shelby. After being sold to trader Haley and then to Augustine St. Clare he finds peace in New Orleans until his owners deaths force him into an auction where he is bought by the cruel Simon Legree. On Legree plantation he endures severe brutality refuses to reveal the hiding place of escaping slaves and is ultimately beaten to death while spreading forgiveness.
Their marriage emphasizes Tom's personal sacrifice and family loyalty.
Aunt Chloe is explicitly described as Tom's wife, and they share a tearful farewell when Tom is taken away.
They protect and support one another during forced separation.
Eliza stops at Tom's cabin to warn him that he and Harry will be sold, and Tom later prevents her from jumping overboard.
Their relationship embodies the plantation's coercive power structure.
Legree buys Tom at the New Orleans slave market, forbids him to pray or read the Bible, and orders him beaten.
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